My eyes about popped out of my head!
Piece after gorgeous piece of
beautiful tablecloths
embroidered tablerunners
stitched napkins
crewel and cross stitch
I thought I would have to wash the saliva off them, I was drooling so much.

I happily accepted the challenge.

Dear Client gave me little back stories about the lucky ladies who would be receiving the aprons as gifts.

I took it all in and went to work...

Above are the four aprons

Are you ready for a closer look?

I submitted two aprons this year, but sadly have not heard back...oh well, always next year's issue. I'll just have to get really creative and knock their socks off!

Dear Client had seen this couture apron of mine that was featured in the yearly

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These are gorgeous! I have never seen anything so wonderfully creative done with vintage textiles! They are so nostalgic and modern at the same time. I am visiting from right next door to you on Metamorphosis Monday! I will be an empty nester next fall, and like you, I am dreading it. My kids are the absolute light of my life and when my sweet daughter goes, I will be BEREFT! I hope my new blog helps me to bridge the gap here! We have a lot in common- I have five brothers, I had Sister Mary Margaret and many others, I sew, quilt, etc. I will be following your blog now. Merry Christmas!

Wow! These are definitely heirloom aprons - so incredibly inspiring! Makes me glad I read your blog! (Hee hee!) Just this week my daughter in Sweden sent photos of gorgeous crocheted and embroidered tiny bits of linens she had found at the Red Cross Store there. Thank you for sharing these lovlies with us! (Sorry to gush but I am truly blown away!)

Those are absolutely beautiful. I think tears will be shed when they cast their eyes upon them. The work that went into all the runners is almost a dying art. I recently took up crocheting after 40 years, but now you've made me want to get out my embroidery needles and take up what my mama taught me!

Brilliant!!!You are one Picassoof Aprons!!Just Beautiful!!I hope you placed your name somewhereon the aprons...as I see these in museumsas priceless pieces of Apron Art in yearsto come!!!Such an uplifting and inspiring creator you are!!!Thanks!!

These are so perfectly wonderful Janet! I love the new use for these delicate and lovingly handmade pieces. You are so right, it's a shame to let them languish in a box in the attic and I always say, beautiful things should be used and enjoyed! These are heirloom treasures that I am sure will thrill the recipients!

OMG!! They are BEAUTIFUL!!! Was it scary working with such old linen. I recently turned some of my great grandmas dress into stockings for the girls. I was so scared I would ruin the fabric but they turned out amazing. I am so impressed with each and every one of your aprons. I think the 1st is my fav cause of the bright colos. I love your blog. I'm your newest follower. Would love you to stop by DIY Home Sweet HomeJamie http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

P.S. I have a linky every Monday would love you to stop by Monday and link up.

Janet, These are truly works of art! Creating these aprons with those vintage tablecloths was sheer genius. I am sure that your "client" will enjoy hers immensely- the colors are so bright! Yummers....

Your work is amazing, I would love for you to make me an apron...Is that possible and how much would it cost...I just admire them so much. You give such a personal touch to them full of Love...can you plz let me know if it is possible my email add is janice15@email.com or I'm @ spoonwither.blogspot.com I just love them Aprons they are so beautiful...ty for sharing..with Love Janice

Hi Janet, what a fabulous job you have done on each and every one of those darling aprons. Oh, the memories and the stories they could tell. I'm sure every person who received one is absolutely thrilled to bits. Excellent job. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chrishttp://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.com/

Apron #3 is mine!!! Yay! It's beautiful and I love it! I wore it all day on Christmas! You did such a beautiful job on these and I enjoyed hearing and seeing how much love YOU put into these as well as the amazing memories of my grandmother! Thank you so much! Watch for a post on my blog with pictures, too!

What beautiful work! I wish I had linens that belonged to my grandmother. Just looking at this post brought back so many old memories of her. I remember she used to paint on pillowcases too, I had forgotten all about that until now. Such treasures! Thank you for sharing and your amazing gift!

These are just amazing and inspire me so much! I was thinking of making a purse out of my grandma's doilies and some I picked up from a garage sale. At the garage sale the lady wrote a note on the pkg. saying I'm selling these with a tear in my eye. Oh how I wish I knew her address, I would have made her something out of them...

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